America’s nonprofit sector is pushing back against an ‘authoritarian playbook’
The U.S. has a strong and established nonprofit sector that's pushing back against threats to its independence.
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Nonprofit fraud: Amid high-profile prosecutions, an accountant explains what’s really going on
Stefan Pildes was charged in April 2026, in New York, with wire fraud for allegedly taking money destined for charities. AP Photo/Larry NeumeisterNonprofit fraud is in the news a lot these days.
How employers can support workers when they take medical leave
Sometimes you can't plan ahead before taking medical leave. Drs Producoes/E+ via Getty ImagesCar crash. Cancer diagnosis. Mental health crisis. Autoimmune disease flareup.
New SNAP rules requiring that benefits be used at stores selling healthier food could backfire
A man shops at El Recuerdo Market in Los Angeles in 2025, next to a sign indicating that customers may pay with SNAP benefits.
Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that
The struggling footwear company Allbirds, which announced in April 2026 that it was rebranding into an AI company, may be one of the most recent notable examples of 'AI washing.' Business WireAcross corporate earnings calls, investor presentations and marketing pitches, “artificial intelligence” has become the buzzword of choice. Yet a troubling pattern lies under the hype.
Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective
Riders will pay about $30 per hour in time saved when deciding between using a ride-hailing app or public transportation, one study found. Michele Pevide/E+ Collection via Getty ImagesPhiladelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a US$1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to begin in 2027.
Who shops at farmers markets in the US?
Customers browse the fresh produce at a Wilkes-Barre, Pa., farmers market in June 2025. Jason Ardan/The Citizens' Voice via Getty ImagesPeople who shop at the more than 8,700 farmers markets operating in the U.S. either year-round or seasonally generally fall into six distinct groups. Three of them are more interested in farmers markets than the others.
How much is a bat worth? Protecting these tiny insect-eaters isn’t just good for farms – their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy
A healthy bat hangs in a cave, resting up to eat its weight in bugs at dusk. Liz Hamrick/TVAMost Americans tend to think about bats only around Halloween, but the U.S. economy benefits from these furry flying mammals every day.
How Trump plans to keep tariffs at the center of his economic policy despite stinging court losses
President Donald Trump remains committed to using tariffs as a key tool for leverage and is looking at another authority that might raise tariff rates substantially. AP Photo/Noah Berger President Donald Trump just can’t quit tariffs.
Why Pennsylvania’s low-income residents are feeling the squeeze as gas prices rise
Pennsylvania consistently ranks among states with the highest gas prices. eyecrave productions/iStock via Getty Images PlusWhen gas prices rise, not everyone feels the pain equally.
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